"Extreme Embalming" An Interview with a Professional 

My brother was in wheelchair for years before he died. It would have been so wonderful to see him standing with his guitar.

What a good and informative interview. Luann is certainly passionate and very giving about her services and career. Her presentation is very respectful and positive given the fact that many of us simply do not understand what needs to, and/or, can happen once we expire. Preparing the deceased is another form of art, imo. And wow, how she mastered this man’s final requests. Artist. An artist.

Looking back at this whole interview, and how close Luann was to the deceased I am so touched she made this happen, when I was in this career I gave it my all and I can see her passion and Kari's as well and I love to see that. 💓

Holy crap. I bet she jumped for joy because it went off so seamlessly. Good for her.

Can’t wait, although I have seen this done, it is amazing and I image a lot more work. The man on the motorcycle was put in huge grave because he was enclosed in plexiglass . I don’t know if you noticed but you and Josh have a lot of the same mannerisms. LOL (Not all but some) especially the smile, both of you smile with your eyes especially when you are googling eyed LOL thanks for both Of you being who you are, real..🌹❤ all the best..

Excellent topic! This is definitely something that not everyone would want or enjoy, but the ones I've seen pictures of are absolutely amazing and I'm sure that for people, it was exactly what they wanted.

Wow, what a great video with Luane of Covenant funeral home. That was absolutely amazing what she was able to accomplish the the famous Drummer that passed away. Thanks for sharing this video.

What a great episode Kari! So interesting. Thanks you also for sharing your story Luann! I’m from Toronto also!

I’ve seen so many pics of this- it’s so cool to actually hear from the person who did it!! I was thinking “hmm well hypothetically how would I want to be posed” and then I realized my favorite thing is sleeping so I think the traditional way would be fine 😂😂 but put me in some nice pajamas!!! Haha!

I loved this video! I didn’t know about extreme embalming. It was so neat and I learned so much! As always Kari, thank you so much.

Extraordinary! She has the skills of ancient Egyptian embalmers.

What an amazing interview. I love it. Thank you.

This should be an educational and interesting one. 😺

I want to think you for answering my questions today I lost my mother in law I had her for 45yrs now she is in a better place I love your site chatting with you and your new boyfriend keep the great show coming chat later love you very much as a friend Lynall r wimer

Kari. Your channel has become one of my favorites. I like the way you find answers for our questions and your topics are interesting.

What a Grand Way to send a Loved One on....! Yes, it is a bit unsettling initially, but for those who want to go out with flair, here it is....The woman is an Artist and a Conveyor Of Last Wishes.

Amazing interview. Thank you both for sharing.

Amazing ; I have seen videos of people , in Puerto Rico fixed like this . I don't want it for myself but it is amazing.

What an interesting vid. The lady from Covenant.. what a hard deal for her given that she knew him. Her professionalism is outstanding. A+. Also an interesting choice for viewing. Eyes open. Great vid, I'm in awe of the ppl that are able to do this, thanks for giving us an insight into this Kari

Kari, I have a question for you. If somebody wanted you to do an extreme embalming on them, would you do it? I do believe the 1st "extreme embalming" happened with the actor, John Barrymore in 1942. He was propped up, sitting with a drink in his hand. He wanted "One for the road." His friend,fellow actor, Errol Flynn was shocked and mortified to say the least.

Great video and interview!!! You are both such inspirations and hearing how passionate Luanne is makes me so grateful to be starting my schooling path towards being a funeral director here in Ottawa, Ontario. Only a few hours from Toronto!!! Taking the funeral preplanner then transfer service rep then funeral director embalming :) so excited :)

Super awesome vlog ❤️ Kari I loved it ❤️ thanks so much

This was very interesting!! What a talented lady.

What a very cool and fascinating story!! Great interview 👍

If this man breaks out with "wipe out" on the drums I'm out.

I'm fascinated. Embalming fluid is a fixative. With that said, I'm surprised the decedent could be manipulated & positioned in a sitting pose using a high index solution. I believe there will be a market for this skill & this practice may become more common with time for a select few. Good job!!

I can’t see my mom wanting this type of embalming but it would be cool to see her playing mahjong.

This was amazing.

So ya’ll are looking at folks not only as they look, but how they lived. Bringing it to a new level.

Wow the skills she has, agreed she does look young & beautiful

I'm excited to finally catch you live!

The first time I had ever seen anything on this topic was quite a few years ago on "My Name is Earl" TV series. I am not sure of the season or episode number but John Waters played the part of an extreme embalmer. It was a delightfully interesting, funny, yet sad show.

Amazing. So much love and Respect for her

Great video. Thanks Kari.

Hi Kari and thanks for sharing.

very creepy BUT very interesting great interview the embalmer knew her stuff

Cool video Kari..

I've decided to take my pet's to a Taxidermist after this video. ❤ 😍 Thank you so much for posting Kari. I understand that this funeral home is located in Canada.

This is so unique. You are a very talented lady to do this.

I am so freaking excited for this! lol

I noticed that one lady from New Orleans (sitting at the table) was featured, but I'm sorry that "Uncle" Lionel Baptiste was not. He died a few years ago, and was standing up at his visitation, as he requested. We also had a socialite here who made headlines across the world. She was seated on a garden bench, holding a glass of champagne, wearing a feather boa, and one of her fabulous hats! I was invited to the viewing and it was unforgettable, to say the least! Btw, Galatoire's catered it.

We Canadians are unique!!! Great interview Kari!

Great Job

Hi Kari, I'm curious about the exposure to toxic chemicals while working in a funeral home. Are there any studies that show any statistics ? Thank you

Oh my word! This is too much like the Twilight Zone episode of the asteroid cemetery! Well to each their own I guess! 😀

I ❤ your videos and how informative they are… Thank you

That's amazing🥰

Hey 🇨🇦….. love it!

Geez! She looks 25!

Very fascinating!

Extreme embalming? Humm...🤔 Maybe we can call this service creative embalming? Maybe creative presentation? I'm not a super sensitive, politically correct person. I just thought, this service should have a more easy going sounding name. Just a thought...🤔 Take care Kari, and excellent video as always! 🤗👍

This lady is an artist! I have seen a dead person with their eyes open. Their eyes were cloudy like the walking dead zombies. How did she deal with that?

That is crazy but so cool!!!!

Im surprised they did not use a medium index fluid with intermittent drainage and a 5-10 PPP setting for injection, as to not have the body too firm 🤔

It was good that she bonded with the decedent before he died. This may seem a bit mystical, but it could have worked out so well because the decedent was in agreement with what was decided upon before death. I've embalmed cases that was smiling then we looked again and the case was frowning. It was weird and couldn't be explained. Maybe they didn't want to be embalmed?

I can't even begin to comprehend as to why people make such a huge fuss when a person conks. I have lost loved ones and yes I can understand how sad it is. However instead of spending all this money on lead coffins, expensive funerals, embalming and all the shit, why not just use a cheap wood coffin and bury or cremate the body? Why can't families use that money to help some charity where sick kids can benefit? I mean just look at the fuss the Royal family and the UK made when the Queen kicked the bucket? What a load of rubbish. Why couldn't the Royals use that money they spent on the Queen to help the poor Brits who sleep in those underground stations?

It looks beautiful

Wow!

she did an amazing job..

Slow and steady I am guessing......high index.......slowly manipulating and even wrapping extremities to prevent swelling.........I think she was one very blessed person this went so swimmingly

What a beautiful idea! Is this technique done in the U.S.?

I hope her movie will be on Netflix

This is so great, love it, a whole new way.

I love this channel

I love this concept, but how do you undo the effects of rigor mortis? If you pose a body sitting up how can you go through a viewing and then make them lie flat in a casket? In scientific terms I can't envision that without an outside force that is applied??? Am I wrong?? Or do you inject more chemicals to make the body pliable???

👍💯 thank you for answering my question on your live a few weeks ago on why does the bottom of the jaw fall off the skull like a Lego! On a decomposed animal. Yeah I watched my my dead shepherd decompose up in my woods. And her jaw fell off when I took her skull, I was like wtf!!!?

I want to be displayed in a cab off of a Semi truck tractor with one hand on the steering wheel the other hand on the gear Shift a day cab no sleeper with both doors open so people can see me from both sides maybe have this thing mounted on a revolving turn table with those velvet common feeder line ropes surrounding the ensemble like they have in the bank lobby and all the truck sounds broadcasted in over speakers

Embalmer in Vancouver here. I can see how this would almost require a very unique/close relationship with the family - doing this based on a verbal "I trust you" strikes me as very risky from a don't-sue-me POV. Similarly, I can only assume she's got all the requisite family permissions to disclose the amount of detail about the person she has here. All that said, I don't think people should shy away from this sort of thing but absolutely go in with the family knowing what they're looking for then confirming, and reconfirming exactly what they want.

Very interesting to say the least!

Is being a funeral director on the same career path as like, a medical doctor? I just would like to know about anatomy and what not!??! I love your channel 🧡💙🧡

I’m still fascinated how it takes three days on a table. Is it because she used different fluids or does she redo it several times?

scary but fabulous. I just picture someone that wouldn't know they are dead and they for a request song or something and they excuse me sir did you heard me I would like you to play this song. I don't know, anyways she is awesome.

Very Interesting!

WOW! JUST WOW!

Just wow

Kari just couldnt believe in good karma? Lol just couldn’t believe there was NO DUCK TAPE …he musta been a really good person with a beautiful spirit & soul

even w/out make-up,your beautiful! take care of yourself, daaaaling 😊

This funeral home is in my area. Proud Canadian here!!

Thanks for sharing Kari I loved it

You Look So So So Young...Wow

Idk. I feel like the deceased person would rather this money be donated instead of paying for this.

Wow she loves her perfession

This is really fascinating! I couldn’t put my family to that expense plus I want to be cremated. I know it varies from place to place but how much would this be, in your part of Michigan?

Awesome Interview

There is a fine line between Extreme embalming and tampering with a corpse. 😂

Think 1st one saw was the guy on his motorcycle, not one here, enclosed clear glass..cant remember if glass or not...have seen several since that, the woman Busch beer...on here, not in person..

Kari thank u for this. I luv it. I wish I could ride a horse when I die. T Hats been my whole life. Wouldn't that b a challenge????

Amazing how they can do all that now. 🙌🏾👏🏾💯

I wonder how they bury them?

What about the girl that had tik tok, (Im not on it) worked with her dad...has she done anything like this

Mine would be - holding a fishing rod with a huge catfish (20 lbs at least) LOL. But I will probably choose Creamation. So I could be a tree or something.

Amazing..

Extremely Disturbing! That scares me in the worst way!

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Hi, Kari. As a mortician, which would you personally prefer when your time comes: 1. Be embalmed for viewing, then buried. 2. Embalmed for viewing, then cremated. 3. Cremated immediately without viewing. 4. Green burial. 5. Others. 6. Whatever family wishes/Don’t care. Thanks!

Brilliant but scary interesting.

How much does extreme embalming cost?

*_THE WOMAN DID NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS, SHE WAS EVASIVE. SHE WAS ASKED WHAT DID YOU DO DIFFERENTLY TO EMBALM SOMEONE TO SIT AND SHE JUST SAID IT TOOK 3 DAY. THEN WHEN ASKED HOW DO YOU PROP THE BODY UP, SHE SAYS, I'LL JUST SAY WOOD. IF EYEBALLS NEVER SUNK, THEN WHY WEAR THE EYEGLASSES. IF BODY WAS SITTING FOR 3 DAYS, THEN NO REFRIGERATION? DO YOU STILL PUT BODY IN COFFIN FOR BURIAL? IS THERE ANOTHER VIEWING? HOW LONG CAN A BODY BE VIEWED IN THIS POSITION? PER FLUIDS DRAINING TO BOTTOM, COMING OUT ORIFICES, ANAL AND GENITIAL HOLES?_*

I want to be playing volleyball 🏐

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